Crenicichla macrophthalma

Crenicichla macrophthalma

Twenty Centimeters Cichlid of South American Waters

Tropical
Southern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
South America
Medium
Tropical fish

Crenicichla macrophthalma is a freshwater fish found around South America. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 20 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Cichlids and Allies
Family: Cichlidae
Genus: Crenicichla
Water type: Freshwater